binarybits: doomers and skeptics may differ in emphasis, not policy agenda
binarybits · x · 2026-09-21
In a reply to jonmellon, binarybits argues the doomer/non-doomer divide may be a difference of emphasis rather than divergent policy agendas:
- Many near-term policy prescriptions could be similar — doomers still favor "normal" oversight, while non-doomers might still back a slowdown.
- The key distinction: those worried about superintelligence focus on slowing development, while those worried about "normal" risks care more about auditing and governance.
A nuanced take on the internal structure of the AI safety policy spectrum.
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